Fashion & Lifestyle Accounts To Follow On Instagram

6 Instagram Accounts That Will Inspire You To Be Stylish On Your Own Terms

We’re all sick of the same “Top 10 Stylish Men on Instagram” articles that feature bearded muscular dudes with grosgrain suspenders and Clubmaster sunglasses. “Hashtag menswear” is feeling pretty tired these days — if I see one more Pitti Uomo street snap I might get sick to my stomach. Even streetwear is feeling pretty derivative (oh wow — joggers, Js, a striped tee, and a bomber jacket).

In the age of constant documentation, real inspiration is everywhere. You just have to dig for it a little bit — like how you used to have to rummage through milk crates to find the dopest records. So I’ve compiled a few unusual sources of inspo for your perusal — from Cool Teens™ to lean-sipping lo-lifes.

Is your feed getting stale? Mine too. Here are four stylish guys (and one gal, and one dog) on Instagram who vibe a little differently from what you’re used to seeing.

@sergiujurca

Sergiu Jurca is the owner of SMJ Style, a German streetwear boutique and clothing line.

You’re going to see pretty typical streetwear 'fits featuring oversized sweatshirts, bombers and ripped jeans, but pulled off in an absolutely exquisite manner. The photography is top notch, and even though the outfits aren’t exactly groundbreaking, this is who you should look to instead of the Biebs for the “right way” to wear popular streetwear looks.

@alkarus

Dany Dos Santos is a designer, style blogger, and the co-founder of the French label Drôle de Monsieur.

Your man Dany vibes a little bit streetwear and a little bit traditional tailoring, serving up photos of directional silhouettes paired with extremely fire-emoji footwear. Next time one of your friends says you can’t wear sneakers with trousers, show them this account.

@ianconnorsrevenge

The #1 God of Cool Teens™ everywhere. If you’re not following Ian Connor, you’re sleeping. If you didn’t know already, the 19-year-old has been seen with everyone from Kanye to Travis Scott and has established himself firmly as the leader of a new generation of style.This kid can teach us all a thing or two about doing our own thing.

@fredrikrisvik

In case you needed something a little more traditional. Fredrik Risvik absolutely slays the clean-lined minimal Scandinavian aesthetic. Full of simple white sneakers, expertly layered 'fits, and despondent Norwegians staring wistfully at the sidewalk, his Instagram is excellent inspiration for when you need to tone down the fuccboi in you and opt for something a bit more presentable. Great “meeting your girlfriend’s parents for the first time” looks here.

@stopitrightnow

It’s 2016. Fashion is getting more androgynous by the day. And some of the dopest 'fits out there are being worn by women. Like I said — inspiration can come from anywhere. You could take aesthetic cues from architecture, cartoons or graffiti, so why not from a woman? Jayne’s steeze is always extremely on point, and she’s hilarious to boot.

@mensweardog

Shoutout to Menswear Dog. This lil’ guy fills out a tux better than I do. And he makes my yearly income in a couple of hours. It’s nothing for Menswear Dog to stunt. Be like Menswear Dog. I wish I was Menswear Dog so bad.

We all need a little inspiration from time to time. But remember that at the end of the day, style is about doing your own thing. Take a few tips from these dudes, but don’t lose your sense of self. The most stylish thing you can do is be comfortable in your own skin.